Area Attractions

Brewmaster Chris Hernstrom, known around town as ‘Chris the Brewer’, comes to #bolobeerco from an equally untamed region – the Pacific Northwest. Having spent many years as a winemaker and the last several years as a brewer at Boneyard Beer Company in Bend, Oregon, Chris is blazing his own trail on the frontier brewing craft beers at Bolo Beer company!

Phone: (402) 259-5180

This refuge was founded in 1935 when conservationists recognized the need to protect portions of the Nebraska Sandhills and it’s associated wildlife species. The refuge totals 71,516 acres and includes over 30 sandhills lakes. The refuge is open year around during daylight hours. The refuge offers hunting, fishing, hiking and bird watching. The refuge lakes are known for their quality fishing for northern pike, bass and panfish. Many “Master Angler Award” entries have come from lakes located on the refuge. A total of 260 species of birds have been documented using the refuge. During waterfowl migrations up to 150,000 ducks use it’s many lakes and marshes.

Location: 30 mi. south of Valentine on Hwy. 83 and 16B.
Phone: (402) 376-1889

The park is popular for camping, hiking, canoeing, and nature study and as well boasts Nebraska’s tallest waterfall (75 feet).

Location: 15 mi. east of Valentine off Hwy.12.
Phone: (402) 376-1306

This is Nebraska’s largest waterfall by volume (200 cubic feet per second). Experience the power and beauty of the Snake River Falls during a summer visit or during the winter, when ice and frost formations make it a virtual winter wonderland. The falls are privately owned and a small fee is charged for viewing.

Location: 22 mi. southwest of Valentine on Hwy.97.
Phone: (402) 376-3667

The heritage of the Native American Indian is on colorful display during summer celebrations held on the 1.3 million acre Rosebud Sioux Reservation located in South Dakota just 12 miles north of Valentine . Dancers from many tribes from throughout the Midwest gather to compete in dance contests called Pow Wows. Pow Wows are held in different communities throughout the reservation on most week-ends during the summer. Hand crafted Native American items are also on sale during these celebrations as well as at shops located in the communities. Hunting and fishing opportunities are also available on tribal lands.

URL: https://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov/

The Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park is the state’s first and only living history ranch. Upon the death of former U.S. Senator Eve Bowring in 1985, the ranch was donated to the Nebraska Game and Parks foundation. This living-history ranch includes a working cattle ranch, sod house, the Eve Bowring Visitors Center and the Bowring home. The Eve Bowring Vistor Center chronicles the history of the Bowring’s political careers, area homesteaders, cattle ranching and Sandhills nature.

Location: mi. north and east of Merriman
Phone: (402) 684-3428

Built in 1897, Centennial Hall is the oldest standing high school building in Nebraska. It houses a heritage museum. The facility is open Thursday – Saturday from the last Saturday in May through September or by appointment.

Location: 3rd and Macomb, Valentine
Phone: (402) 376-2418